08/21/06

Bye-Bye Bambi

Not many pics today, but do you really want to see a dead baby deer more than once? Me either. Relax folks, the deer was originally killed for food by local hunters. We didn't kill it for the film or anything. So put the pitchforks down.

Today we did what is probably my least favorite scene. The one where I have to squat for a pee. Yeah, there is no way this scene can be even remotely flattering. And before you ask: No, I did not drop trousers for this scene, though one crew member thought I should in order to be “realistic” (funny, I was shown only above the waist the entire time. Huh.). Luckily, we don’t see that person very often.

There’s always one, isn’t there?


Poor baby deer....


Finding Sarah in an awkward position. Aack!

Unfortunately, that set the tone for the rest of the day. We had our first (and hopefully only) accident. Sven, our Assistant Cameraman, broke his ankle in the woods (and then WALKED back to base by himself before going to the hospital, where he waited 3 hours in the emergency room because they forgot about him. I guess hospital care is the same just about everywhere).

And finally, a note: For anyone who only speaks English – Learn another language. Seriously. Because it can get real lonely sitting in the middle of a crowded room and not understanding ANYONE. I am kind of ashamed, actually. I am working with a bunch of people, all of whom know at least two languages, and I only know one. It’s embarrassing.

Goodnight.